Shania Twain shouts out Dolly Parton as the “trailblazer” who inspired her

iStock/5./15 WEST After being shouted out by Taylor Swift for being the artist to inspire her to cross over from country into pop, Shania Twain spread the love by crediting Dolly Parton for being the singer who first inspired her to experiment with her
Blake Shelton texted Ariana Grande about a rumor that he's being replaced on 'The Voice'

Trae Patton/NBC Blake Shelton has some stiff competition with Ariana Grande now in the coaches’ seat on The Voice, and apparently it’s igniting the rumor mill. The pop megastar shared a screenshot of a text thread between her and the “God’s Country” singer wherein
Take me out to the ball game: Thomas Rhett throws first pitch at Chicago Cubs game

Connie Chronuk/ABC Thomas Rhett had the special opportunity to throw out the first pitch at a Chicago Cubs baseball game. Before headlining Hollywood Casino Amphitheater in the Windy City, the country star took the mound at Wrigley Field Sunday to
Maren Morris says her next album is “my happiest work”

ABC/Randy Holmes Maren Morris is bidding a fond farewell to the Girl era as she welcomes in new music. During an appearance at Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival in Franklin, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville on Saturday, Maren revealed that it
“She crushed it”: Luke Bryan brings young fan on stage to sing with him

Connie Chronuk/ABC Luke Bryan is more than happy to share the spotlight with his fans. In fact, some share it by invitation. Over the weekend, the hitmaker shared a video from his Farm Tour that shows him performing “Waves” alongside
Jason Aldean announces double album, 'Macon, Georgia'

Broken Bow Records Jason Aldean is paying homage to his roots with his new album, Macon, Georgia. The superstar surprised fans on Monday with the announcement that he’s releasing a double album comprised of 30 songs that will be released
Country star trivia 9/27

Forty-five years ago, this still mostly unknown country singer got in more than a little legal trouble. While still a teenager, he was arrested and charged with larceny, as well as breaking and entering in North Carolina. He was
“I'll be back soon”: Ashley McBryde offers update following horse riding accident

Daniel Meigs Ashley McBryde is providing more insight into her horseback riding accident last week that landed her in the hospital. In a note posted to Facebook over the weekend, the singer shared that she and some friends went for
Jimmie Allen sees “room to grow” heading into the first elimination on 'Dancing with the Stars': “I love fives!”

ABC/Maarten de Boer Jimmie Allen may be going into Dancing with the Star‘s first elimination tonight with the third-lowest score of the contenders, but he’s not letting that get him down. In fact, he has a pretty positive view
Nashville notes

Alan Jackson just released the video for his “Where Have You Gone” album. The video, filmed at the Ryman Auditorium, honors several country music legends, including Patsy Cline, Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash. Watch it at Alan’s official YouTube channel. RaeLynn‘s Baytown album is out!